McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release)
McConnell's
£265
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Springbank
★ 5.00
£299
| McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release) | Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | McConnell's | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 57.1% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £265 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release)
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release) is better value at £265 vs £299.
For beginners: McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release)
Pros
- +More affordable (£265 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £265)
Who should buy McConnell’s?
McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only McConnell’s 20 Year Old (cask 4540) - The Old Cromac Collection (2024 Release)
Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 19 (2019 Release)